Delaware House Joint Resolution 3
Session 153
Directing All Electric Utilities In Delaware To Participate In An Analysis Of The Potential For Adoption Of Grid-Enhancing Technologies, Including Benefits, Cost Burdens And Cost Shifting, Feasibility And Barriers To Adoption Undertaken By The Dnrec State Energy Office And The Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jul 16, 2025
First Action
Jun 5, 2025
Latest Action
Jul 16, 2025
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Bill Number
3
State
Delaware
Session
153
checkPassed on June 17, 2025
Motion Text
SM
House Roll Call Votes
Yes
Other
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Other
Yes
Summary
Grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) offer efficient tools to increase power grid capacity without the need for new transmission lines. Studies demonstrate that these innovations can double renewable energy integration, create hundreds of thousands of jobs, and significantly expand interzonal transmission capacity. By 2035, GETs and reconductoring could help the U.S. achieve 90% emissions-free electricity.
This resolution directs the DNREC State Energy Office (DNREC SEO) and the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DESEU) to conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of GETs across all electric utilities in Delaware. The study shall assess ratepayer costs, technical feasibility, and implementation plans. DNREC SEO and DESEU are tasked with collaborating with the electric utilities, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the Division of the Public Advocate, and other interested stakeholders and must submit a detailed preliminary report of its findings to the Governor and all members of the General Assembly by December 31, 2025, and a final report by July 31, 2026.
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07/16/2025
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/26/2025
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
06/18/2025
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
06/17/2025
Senate
Assigned to Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee in Senate
06/17/2025
House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
06/17/2025
House
Amendment HA 1 to HJR 3 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
06/17/2025
House
Amendment HA 1 to HJR 3 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
06/11/2025
House
Reported Out of Committee (Natural Resources & Energy) in House with 1 Favorable, 11 On Its Merits
06/05/2025
House
Introduced and Assigned to Natural Resources & Energy Committee in House
Sources
Open States
Record Created
Jun 5, 2025 4:25:16 PM
Record Updated
Jul 17, 2025 4:25:12 PM